Hampden Children's Day was first held in 1979 by community members that wanted to give back. A non-profit status was later established to keep things on track. 40+ years later, the event has tripled in size and an estimate 3,000+ attended the 2023 event.
With the exception of 2020, Hampden Children's Day has happened every year!
While t
Hampden Children's Day was first held in 1979 by community members that wanted to give back. A non-profit status was later established to keep things on track. 40+ years later, the event has tripled in size and an estimate 3,000+ attended the 2023 event.
With the exception of 2020, Hampden Children's Day has happened every year!
While the date has changed numerous times, this event will always be held on the 2nd Saturday of August.
This free community event deeply depends on the sponsorships from local business, donations, and of course, the hard work of our volunteers. Without this combination of magic, this event could not happen.
Thank you to all of our past and present sponsors and volunteers!
The day starts with a parade! Followed by the main event on the Hampden Academy campus. You will have a chance to watch a magician, learn about wild animals, participate in arts and crafts, bounce around in the many bounce houses, get your face painted, sample food from the many food trucks, and check out the local craft vendors. Then
The day starts with a parade! Followed by the main event on the Hampden Academy campus. You will have a chance to watch a magician, learn about wild animals, participate in arts and crafts, bounce around in the many bounce houses, get your face painted, sample food from the many food trucks, and check out the local craft vendors. Then we all go home to take a nap but return for more food trucks, a DJ, and the best fireworks display in the Greater Bangor area (or so we are told).
The parade begins at 10am. The Children's Day event begins at 10:30 and will end at 2:30pm. The evening portion starts at 7pm and will conclude with the fireworks.
DETAILED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TO COME...
PLEASE NOTE THAT PERSONAL PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE CHILDREN'S DAY VENUE. SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED.
PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT HAMPDEN ACADEMY. WE ASK THAT YOU NOT USE THE HANNAFORD'S PARKING LOT TO ACCESS THE EVENT.
Whether it's planning the event or helping out in the setup, helping the day of or with cleanup, our tiny organization depends on volunteers! Please contact us if you are interested in helping out!!!
We have added an online signup for volunteers. Please consider giving back to this beloved community event by giving just a few hours of your time.
P.O. Box 571, Hampden, ME 04444
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